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PwC urges more collective climate resilience action as emissions increase
14th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the global decarbonisation decrease rate was only 1.02% in 2023, falling short of the average yearly decrease of 1.43% between 2000 and 2023 and far short of the required rate of 20% to keep... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
As Eskom confirms 2 GW renewables plan, role of tariffs in funding roll-out comes into focus
14th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that tariff and non-tariff solutions can be found to ensure that Eskom is able to meet the obligations set by the... 


DFC commits a $40m facility to energy aggregator and trader GreenCo
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Africa GreenCo Group (GreenCo), an energy aggregator and trader in Southern Africa, has partnered with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to promote increased renewable... 


Democratic Alliance Ministers
DA says it will not agree to implementation of NHI, BELA clauses, as it reflects on 100 days in office
11th October 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says his party will not, “under any circumstances”, agree to the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme and clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic... 


Attacks are a case of ‘if’ not ‘when’ – why cyber resilience has become critical to SA businesses
Attacks are a case of ‘if’ not ‘when’ – why cyber resilience has become critical to SA businesses
11th October 2024

As cyber threats continue to escalate globally, businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the need for not only cybersecurity, but also cyber resilience. At the recent Datacentrix Showcase... 


Contractor conducting soil resistivity test at the SANSA Matjiesfontein site.
SANSA, NASA to establish an antenna facility in the Western Cape
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has signed an agreement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a NASA antenna facility at the Matjiesfontein... 


Transnet companies announce LNG-related projects at Africa Oil Week
11th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African State-owned harbours company, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), announced, at Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2024, that it was planning to develop and operate a liquefied natural gas... 


WWF South Africa CEO Dr Morné du Plessis
WWF data shows significant decline in monitored wildlife populations
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The average size of monitored wildlife populations has declined by 73% in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020, global conservation organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF’s) latest Living... 


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Steenkampskraal mine gearing up to start production
11th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

High-grade rare earths mine the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), located in the Western Cape, is moving out of care and maintenance to gear up for production, following approval by the National... 


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SPS selected to provide renewable-energy solution for significant Limpopo water supply project
11th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has selected asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) as the preferred bidder to deliver a renewable-energy solution for the first stage... 


SPS selected as preferred bidder to provide renewable energy for Lebalelo Water User Association’s transformative water infrastructure development programme
SPS selected as preferred bidder to provide renewable energy for Lebalelo Water User Association’s transformative water infrastructure development programme
11th October 2024

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), a leading asset management company in the renewable energy sector, has been selected as the preferred bidder for a significant contract by the Lebalelo Water User... 


Securing Reliability
BMG’s Nord-Lock bolt securing system is used extensively in pumps and pumping equipment to enhance efficient operation and absolute reliability
System enhances efficient operation, reliability in pumps
11th October 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG, which celebrates 50 years of business this year, says its Nord-Lock bolt securing system is being used extensively in pumps and pumping equipment to enhance... 


A representative from Transnet and Petredec sat a table with contracts in front of them at an official signing ceremony
LPG rail line construction on track
11th October 2024

Global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) value chain company Petredec and South Africa’s State-owned logistics company Transnet announced a ground-breaking rail freight solution last month, that is set... 


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Added regional focus key in miner’s strategic priorities
11th October 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Canadian precious metals miner Fortuna Mining stresses the importance of solidifying its presence in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Burkina Faso as a key strategic priority, owing to... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


Vodacom Business teams up with local govts to make South African cities smarter
11th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Vodacom Business has partnered with local governments to provide technology solutions that help make South African cities smarter as it digitalises critical enterprise sectors. The partnership... 


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How DigiMine is building next generation of tech-savvy, socially aware mining engineers
11th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the global mining industry increasingly adopts technology, such as AI and automation, partnerships between academia and industry are poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous... 


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Chonburi and Rayong combined-cycle gas turbine power plants, Thailand – update
11th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The eighth and final units of the combined-cycle gas turbine power plants has been successfully completed. 


Altron expects half-year earnings turnaround
10th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron on Thursday reported an expected improvement in its earnings for the six months ended August 31. In a trading update, the company said it expected group headline earnings per... 


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Equites delivers strong interim performance
10th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Property developer Equites Property Fund achieved distributions per share (DPS) of 66.50c for the six months ended August 31, aligned with its market guidance. The group is now targeting full-year... 


DC Foods frozen fruit ice cream
DC Foods grows on back of Agoa-enabled US market access
10th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As South Africa awaits a decision on the renewal or expiry of its participation under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) – a preferential trade agreement between select African countries... 


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Steenhuisen vows more targeted approach to resolving food security challenge
10th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

About 20-million South Africans, or 63% of households, are food insecure, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen revealed at the unveiling of the results of the National Food and Nutrition Security... 


Claude Peters
Seven ways battery energy storage benefits businesses
10th October 2024

The energy landscape has undergone significant changes over the past decade, with rising costs, environmental goals and unreliable power supply at the forefront of corporate discussions. In this... 


Meat in a fridge
AMIE bemoans costly inefficiencies for meat import permits following BMA changes
9th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has raised concern about the significant delays in the issuance of meat import removal permits, stating that the process used to take two days... 


Court greenlights Paladin-Fission merger, but deal remains uncertain
Court greenlights Paladin-Fission merger, but deal remains uncertain
9th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada’s Fission Uranium has secured approval from the Supreme Court of British Columbia for its acquisition by Australian miner Paladin Energy. However, Paladin cautioned on Wednesday that the... 


IEA executive director Fatih Birol
Cost-competitiveness to underpin surge in global renewables roll-out to 2030 - IEA
9th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Led by solar PV, renewables are poised to transform electricity systems across the globe this decade, with the world on course to add more than 5 500 GW by 2030, the International Energy Agency’s... 


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Mondi to acquire €634m worth of assets from German Schumacher Packaging
9th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Multinational sustainable packaging and paper producer Mondi has entered into an agreement to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher... 


Anglo American CE Duncan Wanblad
Sustainable mining possible and necessary for global growth – Wanblad
9th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The mining industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented and protracted change, and many in the mining industry are facing considerable challenges as many commodities are facing revenue... 


Wits Business School announces first South Africa-India Energy Conference
9th October 2024

Wits Business School is pleased to announce its upcoming energy conference in partnership with the Consulate General of India, Johannesburg. The two-day conference, dubbed Matla-Urja (meaning... 


An image showing a cyber attack
CSIR cybersecurity surveys reveal skills gap, lack of readiness
8th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Information and Cybersecurity Centre, in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Hub under the Department of Communication and Digital... 


EWSETA joins German delegation at energy training centre
EWSETA joins German delegation at energy training centre
8th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

 After being transformed from a rundown residential property in Benoni, Gauteng, into a ‘cutting-edge’ energy training centre, the Institute of Energy Professionals Africa’s (IEPA’s) International... 


US sees oil and gas as essential to global energy but sector must cut greenhouse emissions
8th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US recognised the vital role that oil and gas played in the global energy matrix, assured US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy Joshua Volz. He was addressing the Africa Oil Week 2024... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Mantashe reaffirms support for oil and gas
8th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Ensuring the security of the country’s energy supplies and addressing energy poverty were objectives of the South African government, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe told... 


Industrial Gas Users’ Association of Southern Africa CEO Jaco Human
Opinion: Non-profit gas aggregation imperative for South Africa
8th October 2024

In this opinion article, Industrial Gas Users’ Association of Southern Africa CEO Jaco Human makes the case for pursuing gas aggregation on a non-profit basis, while also urging Eskom and Sasol to... 


satellite in space near moon
Applications open for 2024 NextGen Space Challenge
8th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa has officially announced the launch of the 2024 NextGen Space Challenge, a key initiative under the UK-Africa Space Technology for Sustainability Global... 


US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, GAO says
8th October 2024 By: Reuters

A US congressional watchdog has found no evidence that a 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) conflict minerals disclosure rule has reduced violence in Democratic Republic of Congo, it... 


Hudbay settles long-standing Guatemala lawsuits
Hudbay settles long-standing Guatemala lawsuits
8th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed miner Hudbay Minerals has reached a final settlement in three long-standing civil lawsuits brought against the company concerning alleged incidents in Guatemala in 2007 and 2009. The... 


Tracker launches AI-powered OKgo to boost local supply chain visibility, optimisation
7th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Vehicle tracking and telemetry company Tracker, in partnership with US-based AI-powered supply chain visibility and intelligence provider Roambee, has launched the OKgo solution to provide... 


Eskom Holdings chair Mteto Nyati, NTCSA chair Priscillah Mabelane and Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa joins hand in front of a new ceremonial statue displaying a handshake, unveiled during the official launch of NTCSA on October 7
Ramokgopa convinced ‘sweet spot’ will be found to unlock Independent Power Transmission projects
7th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that government and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) are close to finding the “sweet spot”... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment operations manager Oriel Shikwanbana
Contract route saves gold project R300m, local tech takes tanks out of critical path
7th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The contract route chosen to recover gold from the mine dumps of the West Rand’s Mogale City reduced the project cost by R300-million. In addition, the technical prowess of a Krugersdorp... 


YDE solar farm in Limpopo
Yellow Door Energy inaugurates large solar microgrid at farm in Limpopo
7th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Independent power producer (IPP) Yellow Door Energy (YDE) has inaugurated a large solar PV and battery energy storage microgrid system at a commercial farm of Waterberg Boerdery, in Limpopo.... 


Burkina Faso junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traore
Burkina Faso plans to withdraw some mining permits, junta leader says
7th October 2024 By: Reuters

Burkina Faso plans to withdraw mining permits from some foreign companies and will seek to produce more of its own gold, junta leader Ibrahim Traore said on Saturday, without specifying which... 


An illegal gold mining operation in Ghana
Ghana's wildcat gold mining booms, poisoning people and nature
7th October 2024 By: Reuters

At an unlicensed gold mine in Ghana, men in t-shirts, shorts and rubber boots wade through pools of muddy water laced with mercury, pull out rocks with bare hands and operate a rickety sluice as... 


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